When my kids were in elementary school I served as the Sparks director in our church. Sparks is a division of the Awana Clubs, for K-2^nd graders and they do a great job teaching kids the basics of the Gospel, what it means to be part of a church, and how to “shine their light for Jesus” like Sparky the Firefly (their mascot). To become a Spark each clubber must memorize the “Sparks Code” – a group of verses whose first words begin with a letter in the word Sparks. I memorized it a long, long time ago, and I review it occasionally in case I ever need to share Jesus with a little kid. 

S is for Savior – 1 John 4:14 – The Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.

P is for Power – Romans 1:16 – I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.

A is for According to the Scriptures – 1 Cor. 15:3 – Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; 

R is for Raised – 1 Cor. 15:4 - and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.

K is for Keep – James 2:10 – Whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in just one point, is guilty of breaking all of it.

S is for Saved – Acts 16:31 – Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.

I love to have “tools in my belt” that help me remember the gospel myself, but it’s even better to have something memorized that I can share should I have a divine encounter. A great song with a catchy tune and Scriptural lyrics is even easier for me to remember than the Sparks code, which is one of the reasons I love the song we’re singing this Sunday from Phil Wickham. Check this out:

I believe there is one salvation, one doorway that leads to life

One redemption, one confession; I believe in the name of Jesus Christ

(Ephesians 4:5)

I believe in the crucifixion, by His blood I have been set free

I believe in the resurrection, Hallelujah! His life is death’s defeat

(1 Corinthians 15:3-4, and verses 54-55 as well)

I believe in the hope of heaven, He’s preparing a place for me

Far beyond what hearts imagine, ears have heard, or eyes have seen

(1 Corinthians 2:9)

I believe that day is coming, He’s returning to claim His bride

Light the altar, keep it burning; see the Lamb who rose a roaring Lion

(1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 5:5-6)

I hope to see (and hear) you on Sunday, singing this song with me! 

See you on Sunday!

Careen